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A.

BASIC ARITHMETIC

Foundation of modern day life.

Simplest form of mathematics.

Four Basic Operations :

Addition
plus sign
Subtraction
minus sign
Multiplication x multiplication sign
Division
division sign
Equal or Even Values

equal sign
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1.

Beginning Terminology

Numbers
Numbers - Symbol or word used to express value or quantity.

Arabic number system - 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Digits
Digits - Name given to place or position of each numeral.
Number Sequence

2.

Kinds of numbers

Whole Numbers - Complete units , no fractional parts. (43)

May be written in form of words. (forty-three)

Fraction - Part of a whole unit or quantity. (1/2)

2.

Kinds of numbers (cont)

Decimal
Decimal Numbers
Numbers - Fraction written on one line as whole no.

Position of period determines power of decimal.

B.

WHOLE NUMBERS
1.

Addition

Number Line
Line - Shows numerals in order of value
Number

Adding on
on the
the Number
Number Line (2 + 3 = 5)
Adding

Adding with
with pictures
pictures
Adding

1.

Addition (cont)

Adding in columns - Uses no equal sign

5
+5
10
Simple

897
+ 368
1265

Answer is called sum.

Complex

Table of Digits

ADDITION PRACTICE EXERCISES

1. a. 222
+ 222
444

b. 318
+ 421
739

c.

2. a. 813
+ 267
1080

b. 924
+ 429
1353

c.

3. a. 813
222
+ 318
1353

b. 1021
611
+ 421
2053

c. 611
96
+ 861
1568

611
+ 116
727

d. 1021
+ 1210
2231

618
+ 861
1479

d. 411
+ 946
1357
d. 1021
1621
+ 6211
8853

2.

Subtraction

Number Line - Can show subtraction.

Subtraction with pictures

Number Line

Position larger numbers above smaller numbers.

If subtracting larger digits from smaller digits, borrow from
next column.

4 1
53

8
-397
141
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SUBTRACTION PRACTICE EXERCISES

1.

a.

6
- 3
3

b.

8
- 4
4

2.

a. 11
-6
5

b.

3.

a. 27
- 19
8

b. 23
- 14
9

12
- 4
8

d. 9
- 5
4

e. 7
- 3
4

c. 28
- 9
19

d.

33
- 7
26

e.

41
- 8
33

c.

d.

99
- 33
66

e.

72
- 65
7

c.

5
- 2
3

86
- 57
29

SUBTRACTION PRACTICE EXERCISES (cont)

4.

a.

387
- 241
146

b.

399
- 299
100

c.

847
- 659
188

d. 732
- 687
45

5.

a. 3472
- 495
2977

b.

312
- 186
126

c.

419
- 210
209

d.

3268
- 3168
100

6.

a. 47
- 38
9

b.

63
- 8
55

c.

47
- 32
15

d.

59
- 48
11

7.

a.

b.

385
- 246
139

c.

219
- 191
28

d.

372
- 192
180

368
- 29
339

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Checking Addition and Subtraction

Check Addition - Subtract one of added numbers from sum.

Result should produce other added number.

5
+3
8
-3
5

2
+8
10
-8
2

Check
Check Three
Three or
or more
more #s
#s - Add from bottom to top.
To Add

73
+ 48
121
- 48
73

927
318
426
183
927

To Check

3.

Check Subtraction - Add subtracted number back.

5
-4
1
+4
5

62
- 37
25
+ 37
62

103
- 87
16
+ 87
103

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CHECKING ADDITION & SUBTRACTION PRACTICE EXERCISES

1.

a.

6
+8
13

b.

9
+5
14

c.

18
+ 18
26

d. 109
+ 236
335

2.

a. 87
- 87
1

b.

291
- 192
99

c.

367
- 212
55

d.

28
- 5
24

3.

a. 34
+ 12
46

b.

d.

21
- 83
104

4.

a.

b.

28
- 16
22

87
13
81
+ 14
195

361
- 361
0

c. 87
13
81
+ 14
746

c.

2793142
- 1361101
1432141

Check these answers using the method discussed.

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CHECKING ADDITION & SUBTRACTION PRACTICE EXERCISES

1.

a.

6
+8
13
- 8

b.

5
2.

a. 87
- 87
1
+ 87

a. 34
+ 12
46
- 12

b.

a.

28
- 16
22
+ 16

38

291
- 192
99
+ 192

c.

291
b.

195

b.

361
- 361
0
+ 361

361

18
+ 18
26
- 18

d. 109
+ 236
335
- 236

99

367
- 212
55
+ 212

267
c.

87
13
81
+ 14
195

34
4.

c.

88
3.

9
+5
14
-5

949
103
212
439
+ 195
746

c.

2793142
- 1361101
1432141
+ 1361101

2793242

d.

28
- 5
24
+5

29
d. 21
+ 83
104
- 83

21

# = Right
# = Wrong

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4.

Multiplication

In Arithmetic - Indicated by times sign (x).

Learn Times Table

6 x 8 = 48

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4.

Multiplication (cont)

Complex Multiplication - Carry result to next column.

Problem: 48 x 23
+2

48

X 23
4

+2

48

X 23
144

+1

48

X 23
144
6

+1

48

X 23
144
960
1104

Same process is used when multiplying

three or four-digit problems.
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MULTIPLICATION PRACTICE EXERCISES

1.

a.

21
x 4
84

b.

81
x 9
729

c.

2.

a.

87
x7
609

b.

43
x 2
86

c. 56
x 0
0

d.

99
x 6
594

3.

a. 24
x 13
312

c.

d.

55
x 37
2035

b. 53
x 15
795

64
x 5
320

49
x 26
1274

d. 36
x 3
108

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MULTIPLICATION PRACTICE EXERCISES (cont)

4.

a.

94
x 73
6862

b.

5.

a.

347
x 21
7287

b.

6.

a. 360
x 37
13,320

7.

a.

493
x 216
106,488

99
x 27
2673

c.

843
x 34
28,662

c.

b.

884
x 63
55,692

c. 111
x 19
2109

b.

c.

568
x 432
245,376

34
x 32
1088

d. 83
x 69
5727

966
x 46
44,436

987
x 654
645,498

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5.

Division

15

Finding out how many times a divider goes into a

whole number.

5=3

15

3=5

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5.

Division (cont)
Shown
Shown by
by using
using aa straight
straight bar
bar

10 5
48 5040
48
2 40
240
0

or
or

sign.
sign.

48 goes into 50 one time.

1 times 48 = 48
50 minus 48 = 2 & bring down the 4
48 goes into 24 zero times.
Bring down other 0.
48 goes into 240, five times
5 times 48 = 240
240 minus 240 = 0 remainder

So, 5040 divided by 48 = 105 w/no remainder.

Or it can be stated:

48 goes into 5040, 105 times

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DIVISION PRACTICE EXERCISES

62
7 434

1.

211
a. 48 5040

b.

2.

13
a. 9 117

310
b. 12 3720

3.

256
a. 23 5888

687
b. 56 38472

4.

98
a. 98 9604

67
b. 13 871

5.

50
a. 50 2500

123
b. 789 97047

c.

92
9 828

101
c. 10 1010

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DIVISION PRACTICE EXERCISES (cont)

9000
3 27000

6.

7
a. 21 147

b.

7.

61
a. 32 1952

101
b. 88 8888

8.

67 r 19
a. 87 5848

858 r 13
b. 15 12883

9.

12 r 955
a. 994 12883

22 r 329
b. 352 8073

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C.

FRACTIONS - A smaller part of a whole number.

Written with one number over the other, divided by a line.

3
8

11
16

or

11
16

Any number smaller than 1, must be a fraction.

Try thinking of the fraction as so many of a specified number of parts.
For example: Think of 3/8 as three of eight parts or...
Think of 11/16 as eleven of sixteen parts.

1.

Changing whole numbers to fractions.

Multiply the whole number times the number of parts being
considered.

Changing the whole number 4 to sixths:

4 = 4 x 6 = 24 or
6
6

24
6
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CHANGING WHOLE NUMBERS TO FRACTIONS EXERCISES

1. 49 to sevenths

= 49 x 7
7

343
7

or

343
7

2. 40 to eighths

= 40 x 8
8

320
8

or

320
8

3. 54 to ninths

= 54 x 9
9

486
9

or

486
9

4. 27 to thirds

= 27 x 3
3

81
3

or

81

5. 12 to fourths

= 12 x 4
4

48
4

or

48

6. 130 to fifths

= 130 x 5 =
5

650
5

or

650
5

3
4

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2.

Proper and improper fractions.

Proper Fraction - Numerator is smaller number than denominator.
3/4
Improper Fraction - Numerator is greater than or equal to denominator.
15/9

3.

Mixed numbers.
Combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

4.

Changing mixed numbers to fractions.

Change 3 7/8 into an improper fraction.

Change whole number (3) to match fraction (eighths).

3x8
8

24
8

or

24

Add both fractions together.

24

31

8
24

CHANGING MIXED NUMBERS TO FRACTIONS EXERCISES

1. 4 1/2

4x2
2

8
2

1
2

= 9
2

2. 8 3/4

8x4
4

24
4

3
4

= 27
4

3. 19

304
7 = 311
= 19 x 16 =
+
16
16
16

4. 7
5. 6
6. 5

7/16

16

7 x 12 = 84
12
12

11 = 95
12
12

9/14

6 x 14 =
14

84
14

9 = 93
14
14

1/64

5 x 64 =
64

11/12

320
64

1 = 321
64
64

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5. Changing improper fractions to whole/mixed

numbers.
Change 19/3 into whole/mixed number..
19/3

= 19

3 = 6, remainder 1 = 6 1/3 (a mixed number)

CHANGING IMPROPER FRACTIONS TO WHOLE/MIXED NUMBERS EXERCISES

1. 37/7 =

= 37

7 = 5, remainder 2 = 5 2/7 (a mixed number)

2. 44/4 =

= 44

4 = 11, no remainder = 11 (a whole number)

3. 23/5 =

= 23

5 = 4, remainder 3 = 4 3/5 (a mixed number)

4. 43/9 =

= 43

9 = 4, remainder 7 = 4 7/9 (a mixed number)

5. 240/8 =

= 240

8 = 30, no remainder = 30 (a whole number)

6. 191/6 = = 191

6 = 31, remainder 5 = 31 5/6 (a mixed number)

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6. Reducing Fractions
Reducing - Changing to different terms.
Terms - The name for numerator and denominator of a fraction.
Reducing does not change value of original fraction.

7. Reducing to Lower Terms

Divide both numerator and denominator by same number.
.
3 . 3= 1
Example: 3
3
& 1 3 Have same value.
9 =
..
9
9 3= 3

8. Reducing to Lowest Terms

Lowest Terms - 1 is only number which evenly divides both numerator
and denominator.
Example: 16 32 =

a.

.
16 . 2 = 8
.
32 . 2 = 16

.
b. 8 .. 2 = 4
.
16

2= 8

.
c. 4 .. 2 = 2
.
8

2= 4

.
d. 2 .. 2 = 1
.
4

2= 2
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REDUCING TO LOWER/LOWEST TERMS EXERCISES

1. Reduce the following fractions to LOWER terms:
15 .. 5 = 3
a. 15 20 to 4ths =
20 .. 5 = 4

Divide the original denominator (20) by the desired denominator (4) = 5..
Then divide both parts of original fraction by that number (5).

.. 4 = 9
.. 4 = 10

b. 36 40 to 10ths =

36
40

c. 24 36 to 6ths =

.
24 . 6 =
36 .. 6 =

4
6

d. 12 36 to 9ths =

12
36

.. 4 =
.. 4 =

3
9

e. 30 45 to 15ths =

30
45

.. 3 =
.. 3 =

10
15

16
76

.. 4 =
.. 4 =

4
19

f.

16

76 to 19ths =

28

REDUCING TO LOWER/LOWEST TERMS EXERCISES (cont)

2. Reduce the following fractions to LOWEST terms:

10

a.

.
6 . 2= 3
10 .. 2 = 5

a.

.
3 . 3= 1
9 .. 3 = 3

64

a.

.
6 . 2= 3
64 .. 2 = 32

d. 13 32

Cannot be reduced.

e. 32 48

a.

.
32 . 2 =
64 .. 2 =

16
32

b.

.
16 . 2 = 8
32 .. 2 = 16

16

a.

.
16 . 2 =
76 .. 2 =

8
38

b.

.
8 . 2= 4
38 .. 2 = 19

a.

b.

c.

f.

76

c.

.
8 . 8=
16 .. 8 =

1
2

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9. Common Denominator
Two or more fractions with the same denominator.
7
6
2
1
8
8
8
8
When denominators are not the same, a common denominator is
found by multiplying each denominator together.
1
7
5
5
2
3
1
36
24
12
18
9
8
6
6 x 8 x 9 x 12 x 18 x 24 x 36 = 80,621,568
80,621,568 is only one possible common denominator ...
but certainly not the best, or easiest to work with.

10. Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Smallest number into which denominators of a group of two or
more fractions will divide evenly.

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10. Least Common Denominator (LCD) cont.

To find the LCD, find the lowest prime factors of each denominator.
3

1
6

2x2x2

2x3

3x3

12

2x3x2

18

2x3x3

24

36

2x2x3x3

3x2x2x2

The most number of times any single factors appears in a set is

multiplied by the most number of time any other factor appears.
(2 x 2 x 2) x (3 x 3) = 72

Remember: If a denominator is a prime number, it cant be

factored except by itself and 1.

LCD Exercises (Find the LCDs)

1
6

1
8

2x3

2x2x2

12

2x3x2

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24

1
12
2 x 2 x3

1
16
2x2x2x2

24

3x2x2x2

2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 48

3
10

4
15

2x5

3x5

20

2x2 x5

2 x 2 x 3 x 5 = 60

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11. Reducing to LCD

Reducing to LCD can only be done after the LCD itself is known.
3

1
6
2x3

2x2x2

3x3

12

2x3x2

18

2x3x3

24

36

2x2x3x3

3x2x2x2

LCD = 72
Divide the LCD by each of the other denominators, then multiply both
the numerator and denominator of the fraction by that result.
1
6

12

72 .. 6 = 12

72 .. 8 = 9

72 .. 9 = 8

72 .. 12 = 6

1 x 12 = 12
6 x 12 = 72

3 x 9 = 27
8 x 9 = 72

2 x 8 = 16
9 x 8 = 72

5 x 6 = 30
12 x 6 = 72

Remaining fractions are handled in same way.

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Reducing to LCD Exercises

Reduce each set of fractions to their LCD.
1
6

1
8

2x3

2x2x2

2x3x2

2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24
.
24 . 6 = 4

1
6

1x4= 4
6 x 4 = 24
.
24 . 8 = 3

1
8

1x3= 3
8 x 3 = 24
.
24 . 12 = 2

1
12

12

1x2= 2
12 x 2 = 24

1
16

1
12
2 x 2 x3

2x2x2x2

24

3x2x2x2

3
10

4
15

2x5

3x5

.
48 . 12 = 4
12

1 x4= 4
12 x 4 = 48
.
48 . 16 = 3

1
16

1 x3= 3
16 x 3 = 48
.
48 . 24 = 2

1
24

1 x2= 2
24 x 2 = 48

20

2x2 x5

2 x 2 x 3 x 5 = 60

2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 48

.
60 . 10 = 6

3
10

3 x 6 = 18
10 x 6 = 60
.
60 . 15 = 4

4
15

4 x 4 = 16
15 x 4 = 60
.
60 . 20 = 3

7
20

7 x 3 = 21
20 x 3 = 60

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12. Addition of Fractions

All fractions must have same denominator.
Determine common denominator according to previous process.
Then add fractions.
1
4

2
4

3
4

6
4

1
2

Always reduce to lowest terms.

13. Addition of Mixed Numbers

Mixed number consists of a whole number and a fraction. (3 1/3)
Whole numbers are added together first.
Then determine LCD for fractions.
Reduce fractions to their LCD.
Add numerators together and reduce answer to lowest terms.
Add sum of fractions to the sum of whole numbers.

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Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers Exercises

Add the following fractions and mixed numbers, reducing answers to lowest terms.

1.

3
4
6
4

3.

11 2

15
16

32 +

30
32

=1

2.

32
9

7
32

4.
39
32

10

4
10

=1

2
5

7
10

=
=

11
10

10

+ 13 4 =

5+1=6
=

23
20

20 + 6

=7

8
20

=1

15
20

3
20

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14. Subtraction of Fractions

Similar to adding, in that a common denominator must be found first.
Then subtract one numerator from the other.
20
24

14
24

6
24

To subtract fractions with different denominators: (

5
16

1
4

Find the LCD...

5
16

1
4

2x2x2x2
2x2
2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 16
Change the fractions to the LCD...
4
5
16
16

Subtract the numerators...

5
16

4
16

1
16

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15. Subtraction of Mixed Numbers

Subtract the fractions first. (Determine LCD)

10

2
3

- 412

3 x 2 = 6 (LCD)

Divide the LCD by denominator of each fraction.

.
6 . 3=2

6 .. 2 = 3

Multiply numerator and denominator by their respective numbers.

2

2 = 4
3 x 2
6

3 = 3
2 x 3
6

Subtract the fractions.

4

3 = 1
6 - 6
6

Subtract the whole numbers.

10 - 4 = 6
Add whole number and fraction together to form complete answer.

1
+ 6 =

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15. Subtraction of Mixed Numbers (cont)

Borrowing

Subtract the fractions first. (Determine LCD)

3
3
5 16
8
1

becomes

1
16

- 3 6 16

(LCD) = 16

Six-sixteenths cannot be subtracted from one-sixteenth, so

1 unit ( 16 ) is borrowed from the 5 units, leaving 4.
16

Add

16
16

to

1
16

and problem becomes:

17
16

- 3 6 16

Subtract the fractions.

17
- 6 = 11
16
16
16

Subtract the whole numbers.

4-3=1
Add whole number and fraction together to form complete answer.

11
+ 16 =

11
16

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Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers Exercises

Subtract the following fractions and mixed numbers, reducing answers to lowest
terms.

1.

2
5
6
15

2.

5
8

3
5
15

3
12

15
- 6
24
24

4.

=
=1

15

24

=3

33
32

20
15

47
47

2
5

- 28 13 =
6
5
1
15 - 28 15 = 19 15

- 15

6
15

= 17 14

15

- 57 1516 =
4
15
101 16 - 57 16 =
100

3.

- 15 2 5 =
- 15 615 =

3
5
15

5. 101

=
=9

33

1
4

20
16

- 57 1516 = 43 516

- 10 5 12 =
9
5
4
14 12 - 10 12 = 4 12

6. 14

3
4

= 4 13

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16. MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS

Common denominator not required for multiplication.
3

4
16

1. First, multiply the numerators.

3

4
16

12

2. Then, multiply the denominators.

3

4
16

12
64

3. Reduce answer to its lowest terms.

12
64

..

4
4

3
16

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17. Multiplying Fractions & Whole/Mixed Numbers

Change to an improper fraction before multiplication.
3
4 X 4

1. First, the whole number (4) is changed to improper fraction.

4

2. Then, multiply the numerators and denominators.

3

4
1

12
4

3. Reduce answer to its lowest terms.

12
4

..

4
4

3
1

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18. Cancellation

Makes multiplying fractions easier.

If numerator of one of fractions and denominator of other

fraction can be evenly divided by the same number, they can be
reduced, or cancelled.
Example:

8 X 5 =
3
16

18

5 =
X
3
16
2

1 X 5 = 5
3
2
6
Cancellation can be done on both parts of a fraction.
1

12
X 3 =
21
24
7

1 X 1 = 1
14
7
2

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Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers Exercises

Multiply the following fraction, whole & mixed numbers.
Reduce to lowest terms.
1.

3 X 4 = 3
4
16
16

2.

26 X 126 = 1

3.

2
2
=
X
3
5
5

4.

9 X 2 = 1 1
5
5
3

6.

9 X 3 = 27
50
5
10

5. 35

4
4 X 35 =

7. 16 X 7 = 7
12

72

9.

5 = 10
X
33
3
11

8. 2

77
5 X 15 = 25 23

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19. Division of Fractions

Actually done by multiplication, by inverting divisors.

The sign
means divided by and the fraction to the
right of the sign is always the divisor.
Example:

3
4

1 becomes
5

5 = 15 = 3 3
X
4
4
4
1

20. Division of Fractions and Whole/Mixed Numbers

Whole and mixed numbers must be changed to improper fractions.
Example:

3 316

2 1

51
16

17
8

becomes

16 X 3 + 3
16

Inverts to

51
X
16

1
1
3
2X 1 = 2 = 1 2

8
17

51
16

2
and

3
51
X
16
2

X 8 + 1
8

1
8
17
1

17
8

= 32 X 1
1

Double
Cancellation
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Dividing Fractions,Whole/Mixed Numbers Exercises

Divide the following fraction, whole & mixed numbers. Reduce
to lowest terms.

3 = 1
1 4
6

2.

51
16

3.

18

1 = 144
8

4.

15

5.

14
3

1.

7 =
4

3 =
8

7
12 =

8 12

25 57

2 23

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D.

DECIMAL NUMBERS
1.

Decimal System
System of numbers based on ten (10).
Decimal fraction has a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, etc.
Written on one line as a whole number, with a period (decimal point) in
front.

5 =
10 .5

5
100 = .05

5
1000 = .005

3 digits

999
1000

.999 is the same as

(1+

same number of zeros

as digits in numerator)

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2.

Reading and Writing Decimals

5 710 is written 5.7

Whole Number

55

7
100 is

Decimal Fraction (Tenths)

written 55.07

Whole Number

555

77
1000

Decimal Fraction (Hundredths)

Decimal Fraction (Tenths)

is written 555.077

Whole Number

Decimal Fraction (Thousandths)

Decimal Fraction (Hundredths)
Decimal Fraction (Tenths)
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2.

Reading and Writing Decimals (cont)

Decimals are read to the right of the decimal point.
.63 is read as sixty-three hundredths.
.136 is read as one hundred thirty-six thousandths.
.5625 is read as five thousand six hundred twenty-five
ten-thousandths.
3.5 is read three and five tenths.
Whole numbers and decimals are abbreviated.
6.625 is spoken as six, point six two five.
One place
Two places
Three places
Four places
Five places

.0
.00
.000
.0000
.00000

tenths
hundredths
thousandths
ten-thousandths
hundred-thousandths
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3.

Addition of Decimals
Addition of decimals is same as addition of whole
numbers except for the location of the decimal point.
Add .865 + 1.3 + 375.006 + 71.1357 + 735
Align numbers so all decimal points are in a vertical column.
Add each column same as regular addition of whole numbers.
Place decimal point in same column as it appears with each number.

.865 0
1.3 000
375.0060
71.1357
+ 735.0000
1183.3067

Add zeros to help eliminate errors.

Then, add each column.

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4.

Subtraction of Decimals

Subtraction of decimals is same as subtraction of whole

numbers except for the location of the decimal point.
Solve:

62.1251 - 24.102

Write the numbers so the decimal points are under each other.
Subtract each column same as regular subtraction of whole numbers.
Place decimal point in same column as it appears with each number.

62.1251
- 24.1020
38.0231

Add zeros to help eliminate errors.

Then, subtract each column.

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5.

Multiplication of Decimals
Rules For Multiplying Decimals

Multiply the same as whole numbers.

Count the number of decimal places to the right of the decimal

point in both numbers.
Position the decimal point in the answer by starting at the
extreme right digit and counting as many places to the left as
there are in the total number of decimal places found in both numbers.
Solve:

38.639 X 2.08
Decimal point 3 places over.

3 8 .6 3 9
Decimal point 2 places over.
x
2.0 8
306 952
7 7 2 7 8 0 0 Add zeros to help eliminate errors.
8 0.3 4 7 5 2 Then, add the numbers.

Place decimal point 5 places over from right.

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6.

Division of Decimals
Rules For Dividing Decimals

Place number to be divided (dividend) inside the division box.

Place divisor outside.
Move decimal point in divisor to extreme right. (Becomes whole number)
Move decimal point same number of places in dividend. (NOTE: zeros
are added in dividend if it has fewer digits than divisor).
Mark position of decimal point in answer (quotient) directly above decimal
point in dividend.
Divide as whole numbers - place each figure in quotient directly above
digit involved in dividend.
Add zeros after the decimal point in the dividend if it cannot be divided
evenly by the divisor.
Continue division until quotient has as many places as required for the
answer.
Solve:

123.573

137.4
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6.

Division of Decimals

993
137. 4. 1 2 3 . 5. 7 3 0 0
109 92
13 653
12 366
1 2870
1 2366
5040
4122
918
.8

remainder

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Decimal Number Practice Exercises

WORK ALL 4 SECTIONS (+, , X,

1. Add the following decimals.

4.7

a.

.6 + 1.3 + 2.8 =

b.

72.8 + 164.02 + 174.01 = 410.83

c.

185.7 + 83.02 + 9.013 =

277.733

d. 0.93006 + 0.00850 + 3315.06 + 2.0875 =

2. Subtract the following decimals.
a.

2.0666 - 1.3981 = 0.6685

b.

18.16 - 9.104 = 9.056

c.
d.
e.
f.

1.0224 - .9428 = 0.0796

0.21
g.
1.22 - 1.01 =
0.467
h.
0.6 - .124 =
0.3
i.
18.4 - 18.1 =

3318.08606

1347.008 - 108.134 = 1238.874

111.010 - 12.163 =
64.7 - 24.0 =

98.847

40.7
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Decimal Number Practice Exercises

3. Multiply the following decimals.
b. 21.3
a. 3.01
x 1.2
x 6.20
25.56
18.662

c.

d. 83.061
x
2.4
199.3464

e. 1.64
x 1.2
1.968

f.

g.

h. 183.1
x .23
42.113

i.

63.12
x 1.12
70.6944

1.6
x 1.6
2.56

44.02
x 6.01
264.5602

68.14
x 23.6
1608.104

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Decimal Number Practice Exercises

4. Divide the following decimals.
3 0.5
a. 1.4 4 2.7 0

c. 1.2

517
6 2 0.4

e. 1.1

10 0
110.0

b. .8

5.7875
4.6 3000

d. 6

1.1 1 3 1
6.6 7 8 6

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E.

CHANGING FRACTIONS TO DECIMALS

A fraction can be changed to a decimal by dividing the
numerator by the denominator.
.75
3
Change 4 to a decimal.
4 3.0
Decimal Number Practice Exercises
Write the following fractions and mixed numbers as decimals.

a. 6

10

b. 3

20

g. 7

.6
f. 8

.4
k. 17
20

.85

c. 4

20

h. 15
20

m.

e. 1

25

j. 12
25

.5

.2
i. 7

.75

.35

.98

.8

.6

l. 49
50

d. 1

9
10

1.9

.28
n.

1
25

1.04

.48

o.

15
6 25

6.6

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F.

PERCENTAGES
1. Percents

Used to show how many parts of a total are taken out.

Short way of saying by the hundred or hundredths part of the whole.
The symbol % is used to indicate percent.
Often displayed as diagrams.
4/4 = 100%

100 Equal Squares = 100%

or

25% or 25/100

1/4

1/4

1/4

1/4

25/100 = 25%

To change a decimal to a %, move decimal point two places to

right and write percent sign.
.15 = 15%
.55 = 55%
.853 = 85.3%
1.02 = 102%

Zeros may be needed to hold place.

.8 = 80%

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Percents Practice Exercises

Write as a decimal.
1.

.35
35% = _________

2.

.14
14% = _________

3.

.585
58.5% = _________

4.

.1745
17.45% = __________

5.

.05
5% = _________

Write as a percent.
6.

75
.75 = ______%

7.

40
0.40 = _____%

8.

40
0.4 =_______%

9.

40
.4 = _______%

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Rules For Any Equivalent

To convert a number to its decimal equivalent, multiply by 0.01
Change 6 1/4% to its decimal equivalent.
Change the mixed number to an improper fraction, then divide the
numerator by the denominator.
6 1/4 = 25/4 = 6.25
Now multiply the answer (6.25) times 0.01
6 .25 x 0.01 = 0.0625

Rules For Finding Any Percent of Any Number

Convert the percent into its decimal equivalent.

Multiply the given number by this equivalent.
Point off the same number of spaces in answer as in both numbers multiplied.
Label answer with appropriate unit measure if applicable.
Find 16% of 1028 square inches.
16 x .01 = .16
1028 x 0.16 = 164.48
Label answer: 164.48 square inches
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2. Percentage

Refers to value of any percent of a given number.

First number is called base.
Second number called rate... Refers to percent taken from base.
Third number called percentage.

Rule: The product of the base, times the rate, equals the percentage.
Percentage = Base x Rate
or
P=BxR
NOTE: Rate must always be in decimal form.
To find the formula for a desired quantity, cover it and the
remaining factors indicate the correct operation.
Only three types of percent problems exist.
1. Find the amount or rate.

R
P

2. Find the percentage.

3. Find the base.

R=PxB
P= R
B

B= R
P
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Percents Practice Exercises

1.

Determine the rate or amount for each problem A through E for the
values given.

BASE
PERCENTAGE

2.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

2400 lbs

1875
gallons

148 feet

3268.5
Square
inches

$ 875.00

80%

45%

15%

1920 lbs.
A.

843.75 Gal.
B.

22.2 feet
C.

4 1/2%
147.08 sq.in.
D.

19.5%
$170.63
E.

The labor and material for renovating a building totaled $25,475. Of this amount,
70% went for labor and the balance for materials. Determine: (a) the labor cost,
and (b) the material cost.

3.

a. $17,832.50 (labor)
b. $ 7642.50 (materials)
35% of 82 = 28.7
4. 14% of 28 = 4.32

5.

Sales tax is 9%. Your purchase is $4.50. How much do you owe?

6.

You have 165 seconds to finish your task. At what point are you 70%
finished? 115.5 seconds

7.

You make $14.00 per hour. You receive a 5% cost of living raise. How
much raise per hour did you get? How much per hour are you making
now? $.70 /hr raise
Making $14.70 /hr

$4.91

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G.

APPLYING MATH TO THE REAL WORLD

1.

18 x 12 = 216

2.

240 x 8 = 30

3.

3.5 + 8.5 + 12 + 2.5 + 15 = 41.5

55 - 41.5 = 13.5 gallons more

4.

1.5 x 0.8 = 1.2 mm

5.

5 x .20 = 1 inch

6.

2400 divided by 6 = 400 per person

400 divided by 5 days = 80 per day per person

7.

6 x 200 = 1200 sq. ft. divided by 400 = 3 cans of dye

8.

2mm x .97 = 1.94 min

2mm x 1.03 = 2.06 max

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H.

METRICS
1. Metrication
Denotes process of changing from English weights and measures
to the Metric system.
U.S. is only major country not using metrics as standard system.
Many industries use metrics and others are changing.

Metric Prefixes:
Kilo =
Hecto =
Deka =
deci =
centi =
milli =

1000 units
100 units
10 units
0.1 unit (one-tenth of the unit)
0.01 (one-hundredth of the unit)
0.001 (one thousandth of the unit)

Most commonly used prefixes are Kilo, centi, and milli.

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A.

Advantages of Metric System

Based on decimal system.
No fractions or mixed numbers
Easier to teach.

Example 1:
Using three pieces of masking tape of the following English measurement lengths:
4 1/8 inches, 7 6/16 inches, and 2 3/4 inches, determine the total length of the tape.
Step 1:

Find the least common

denominator (16). This
is done because unequal
fractions cant be added.

Step 2:

Convert all fractions to the

least common denominator.

Step 3:

Add to find the sum.

13 23/16

Step 4:

Change sum to nearest

whole number.

14 7/16

4 1/8 = 4 2/16
7 9/16 = 7 9/16
2 3/4 = 2 12/16

Now, compare with Example 2 using Metrics.

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b. Advantages of Metric System

Example 2:
Using three pieces of masking tape of the following lengths: 85 mm, 19.4 cm, and
57 mm, determine the total length of the tape.
Step 1:

Millimeters and centimeters

cannot be added, so convert
to all mm or cm.

Step 2:

Add to find the sum.

85mm
19.4cm
57mm

= 85mm
= 194mm
= 57mm

or

336 mm

85mm
19.4cm
57mm

= 8.5cm
= 19.4cm
= 5.7cm

33.6 cm

MUCH EASIER

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2. Metric Abbreviations
Drawings must contain dimensions.
Words like inches, feet, millimeters, & centimeters take too much space.
Abbreviations are necessary.
Metric Abbreviations:
mm = millimeter = one-thousandth of a meter
cm = centimeter = one-hundredth of a meter
Km = Kilometer = one thousand meters
Dimensioned Drawing with
Note for Standard Units

76mm

12

30

30mm

12mm

Dimensioned Drawing

25mm

SLIDE BLOCK

25

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SLIDE BLOCK
NOTE: All dimensions are in millimeters.

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3. The Metric Scale

Based on decimal system. Easy to read.
Graduated in millimeters and centimeters.
Metric Scales

110mm or 11.0cm

8.35cm or 83.5mm

Both scales graduated the same... Numbering is different.

Always look for the abbreviation when using metric scales.
Always place 0 at the starting point and read to end point.
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Metric Measurement Practice Exercises

Using a metric scale, measure the lines and record their length.

a.
b.

_______
109 mm
_______
81.5 mm

c.

_______
cm
3.1

d.

_______
103 mm

e.

_______
cm
6.3

f.

_______
80.5 mm

g.

_______
10.85 cm

h.

_______
mm
23

i.

_______
91.5 mm

j.

_______
4.25 cm

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4. Comparisons and Conversions

Manufacturing is global business.
Metrics are everywhere.
Useful to be able to convert.
Compare the following:

One Yard:

About the length between your nose and the end

of your right hand with your arm extended.

One Meter:

About the length between your left ear and the

end of your right hand with your arm extended.

One Centimeter:

About the width of the fingernail on your pinky

finger.

One Inch:

About the length between the knuckle and the

end of your index finger.

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U.S. Customary and Metric Comparisons

Length:
A Kilometer is a little over 1/2 mile - .62 miles to be more precise.
Mile
Kilometer

A centimeter is about 3/8 inch.

Weight:
A paper clip weighs about one gram.
A nickel weighs about five grams.
A Kilogram is 2.2 pounds. - Two packs
of butter plus about 1 stick.

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U.S. Customary and Metric Comparisons

Capacity:
One liter and one quart are approximately the same.
There are about 5 milliliters in a teaspoon.
1 liter
Pressure is measured in newton meters instead of foot pounds.

Kilo
Hecto
Deka
base unit
deci
centi
milli

Thousands
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
Tenths
Hundredths
Thousandths

Equivalent Units:
Place Value
To change to a smaller unit,
move decimal to right.
Prefix

To change to a larger unit,

move decimal to left.
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Kilo
Hecto
Deka
base unit
deci
centi
milli

Thousands
Hundreds
Tens
Ones
Tenths
Hundredths
Thousandths

Changing to a Smaller Unit

15000 milliliters (ml)
15 liters = ________
Count the number of places from the base unit
to milli. There are 3 places.
Move the decimal 3 places to the right.
15 liters = 15.000 liters = 15000ml

Changing to a Larger Unit

.150 Kilograms (Kg)
150 grams (g) = _____
Count the number of places from the base unit
to Kilo. There are 3 places.
Move the decimal 3 places to the left.
150 grams = 150.00 grams = 0.150 Kg

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Comparison and Conversion Practice Exercises

1.

1 liter = _______
1000 ml

2.

6000 ml = _______
liters
6

3.

10 cm = _______
100 mm

4.

500 cm = _______
m
5.0

5.

4 Kg = _______
4000 g

6.

55 ml = _______
.055 liters

7.

8.5 Km = _______
8500 m

8.

6.2 cm = _______
mm
62

9.

0.562 mm = _______
.0562 cm

10. 75 cm = _______
750 mm

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5. Conversion Factors
Conversion Table for Length

Conversion Table for Area

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5. Conversion Factors
Conversion of Volume
Volume measures the total space occupied by three-dimensional
objects or substances.
Volume of six-sided spaces is calculated as length x width x height.
Volume of spheres and cylinders is more complicated.
Term cubic is used because it is a math function involving 3 factors.
2ft x 4ft x 3ft = 24 Cubic Feet
English
1 cubic inch = 1 cubic inch
1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches (12 x 12 x 12)
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet (3 x 3 x 3)

Metric
1 cubic meter = 1,000,000 cubic centimeters (100 x 100 x 100)
1 foot = .305 meters
and
1 meter = 3.28 feet
Factors can be converted before or after initial calculation.

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5. Conversion Factors (cont)

Conversion Table for Pressure

Conversion Table for Weight

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5. Conversion Factors (cont)

To convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit:
Fahrenheit to Celsius . . . . (oF-32) x 5/9 = oC
Celsius to Fahrenheit . . . . (oC x 9/5) + 32 = oF
Conversion Table for Temperature

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Metric System Practice Exercises

1. Which one of the following is not a metric measurement?
a.
b.
c.
d.

millimeter
centimeter
square feet
cm

2. Milli - is the prefix for which one of the following?

100 ones
0.001 unit
0.0001 unit
0.00001 unit

3. How long are lines A and B in this figure?

A = 53 mm, or 5.3 cm
B = 38 mm, or 3.8 cm

A
B

a.
b.
c.
d.

4. How long is the line below? (Express in metric units).

69 mm
5. Convert the following:
a.
1 meter = __________millimeters
1000
b.

5 cm = ____________millimeters
50

c.

12 mm = ___________centimeters
1.2

d.

7m = _____________centimeters
700

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H.

THE CALCULATOR
Functions vary from one manufacturer to the next.
Most have same basic functions.
More advanced scientific models have complicated
applications.
Solar models powered by sunlight or normal indoor
light.

1. Basic Keys:
On/Off Key: Turns calculator on or off. Solar unit will not have off key..
C/AC: Press once ( C ) to clear last entry - Press twice (AC) to clear all functions.
Key: Controls the division function.
X Key: Controls the multiplication function.
- Key: Controls the subtraction function.
+ Key: Controls the addition function.
Key: Controls the square root function.
M+ Key: Adds a number or function to the memory register, to be recalled later.
M- Key: Subtracts number or function from memory register.
MR Key: Memory Recall recalls function stored in register.
MC Key: Memory Clear clears or erases all contents from memory.
% Key: Controls the percentage functions

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2. Calculator Functions:
Cannot give correct answer if given the wrong information or command.
Decimals must be placed properly when entering numbers.
Wrong entries can be cleared by using the C/AC button.
Calculators usually provide a running total.
ADDITION
Add 3, 8, 9, and 14.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Step 7:
Step 8:

Press 3 key - number 3 appears on screen..

Press + key - number 3 remains on screen.
Press 8 key - number 8 appears on screen.
Press + key - running total of 11 appears on screen.
Press the 9 key - number 9 appears on screen.
Press + key - running total of 20 appears on screen.
Press 1 & 4 keys - number 14 appears on screen.
Press the = key - number 34 appears. This is the answer.

In step 8, pressing the + key would have displayed the total. Pressing the
= key stops the running total function and ends the overall calculation.

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Calculator Addition Exercise

Use the calculator to add the following.

1.

.06783
.49160
.76841
.02134
+ .87013
2.21931

2. 154758
3906
4123
5434
+
76
168297

3. 12.54 + 932.67 + 13.4

= 958.61

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SUBTRACTION
SUBTRACT 25 FROM 187.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:

Press 1, 8, and 7 keys - number 187 appears on screen..

Press - key - number 187 remains on screen.
Press 2 & 5 keys- number 25 appears on screen.
Press = key - number 162 appears on screen. This is the answer.

In step 4, pressing the - key would have displayed the total.

Calculator Subtraction Exercise

Use the calculator to subtract the following.

1.

.0543
- .0532
0.0011

2.

.0578
- .0463
0.0115

3. 179853 - 4327
= 175526

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MULTIPLICATION
MULIPLY 342 BY 174.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:

Press 3, 4, and 2 keys - number 342 appears on screen..

Press X key - number 342 remains on screen.
Press 1, 7 & 4 keys- number 174 appears on screen.
Press = key - number 59508 appears on screen. This is the answer.

Calculator Multiplication Exercise

Use the calculator to multiply the following.

1.

2.45
x 16
40.64

2.

60.8
x 19
1155.2

3. 12.8976 x 43.7 x 12.01

= 6769.1376912

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DIVISION
DIVIDE 66 BY 12.3
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:

Press the 6 key twice - number 66 appears on screen..

Press key - number 66 remains on screen.
Press 1, 2,. (decimal), & 3 keys- number 12.3 appears on screen.
Press = key - number 5.3659 appears on screen. This is the answer.

Calculator Division Exercise

Use the calculator to divide the following.

1. .2961

= 0.05922

2.

13.5678

11.1

= 1.22232

3. .1765

.5

= 0.353

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PERCENTAGES
FIND 1.3% OF 50
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:

Press the 5 and 0 keys - number 50 appears on screen..

Press x key - number 50 remains on screen.
Press 1, . (decimal), & 3 keys- number 1.3 appears on screen.
Press % key - number .065 appears on screen. This is the answer.

Calculator Percentages Exercise

Use the calculator to find the following percentages.

1.

Find 5% of:

2.

Find 10% of:

3.

Find 26% of

a. 150 = 7.5

a. 1250 = 125

a. 260

= 67.6

b. 675 = 33.75

b. 871

= 87.1

b. 212

= 55.12

c. 100 = 5

c. 202

= 20.2

c. 1817 = 472.42

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